ZX3 Joins ZIM’s Premium Expedited Network,
Now Offering Seven Weekly Departures from China and
Vietnam to the US West Coast
HAIFA, Israel, October 30, 2026 - ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (NYSE: ZIM) announced today the
launch of ZX3, a new premium expedited service connecting Shanghai and
Xiamen directly with Los Angeles, further expanding ZIM's expedited offering across the Transpacific
trade.
Operated exclusively by ZIM, the new service is scheduled to commence in December 2026 with the
following rotation:
Xiamen - Shanghai - Los Angeles - Xiamen
ZX3 will provide a direct 12-day transit from Shanghai to Los Angeles and a
best-in-market 15-day transit from Xiamen to Los Angeles. The service brings an enhanced product to
the Shanghai market and a dedicated premium expedited offering to the Xiamen market, while building on ZIM’s
commitment to consistent weekly schedule reliability and solutions tailored to enhance supply chain resilience.
Joining ZIM’s established premium expedited service network (ZEX and ZX2), ZX3 will contribute
to a combined frequency of seven weekly departures from China and Vietnam, giving
customers greater flexibility, expanded market coverage, and reliable access to the US West Coast.
Key advantages include:
- Direct calls with berth on arrival in Shanghai and Xiamen, expanding ZIM's premium network
coverage across key markets in China.
- Dedicated berth upon arrival at the WBCT terminal in Los Angeles, with dedicated ZIM yard and pick up
lanes, supporting efficient and expedited cargo handling at destination.
- Monday Los Angeles arrival with Expedited cargo availability, with cargo discharged onto
ZIM-dedicated chassis with immediate availability – no appointment or queue required.
- Expedited rail connections to major US inland destinations, including New York, Chicago,
Memphis, Dallas, Kansas City, and more.
Hani Kalinski, EVP Pacific Business Unit said: “The launch of ZX3 marks an
important step in our continued commitment to delivering premium, customer-focused solutions that respond to
evolving supply chain needs. By adding Xiamen and an additional direct call in Shanghai to our expedited network, we
are providing customers with broader market coverage and greater flexibility. Building on the success of our
industry-leading expedited network, ZX3 further strengthens our differentiated service portfolio
and our ability to deliver high-quality, end-to-end customer experience that supports our customers’ growth
and supply chain performance”
About ZIM
Founded in Israel in 1945, ZIM (NYSE: ZIM) is a leading global container liner shipping company with operations in
more than 90 countries, serving over 30,000 customers across more than 300 ports worldwide. ZIM leverages digital
strategies and a commitment to ESG values to provide customers innovative seaborne transportation and logistics
services and exceptional customer experience. ZIM's differentiated global-niche strategy, based on agile fleet
management and deployment, covers major trade routes with a focus on select markets where the company holds
competitive advantages. Additional information about ZIM is available at www.ZIM.com.